Phlebotomist, PRN, Days

ScionHealth; Buskirk Addition (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, West Virginia, is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures, label specimens, and maintain LIS documentation with care and accuracy.

You will interact with patients professionally, follow infection control protocols, and support lab operations through data entry, specimen processing, and routine clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Six months of acute care phlebotomy experience or one year in outpatient lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures as ordered.
• Labels, logs, and processes specimens per protocol.
• Prepares collection trays and restocks work areas.
• Provides patient instructions on collection procedures.
• Documents collection in LIS and maintains patient records.
• Ensures infection control and safety in patient interactions.
• Participates in training and quality assurance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Data entry

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipunctures and related specimen collection tasks, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation. This role involves preparing specimens for laboratory testing, maintaining work areas, and adhering to infection control protocols. The Phlebotomist interacts with patients professionally and provides accurate information regarding collection procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens as ordered
• Properly labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols
• Prepares collection trays and ensures the cleanliness and restocking of work areas
• Provides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and tests
• Monitors patient condition during and after specimen collection to ensure safety
• Documents specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient records
• Ensures compliance with infection control and safety protocols in all patient interactions
• Responds to inquiries from patients, staff, and other departments regarding laboratory services
• Participates in training, quality assurance, and continuing education as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction
• Attention to detail for accurate labeling and documentation
• Proficiency in data entry and laboratory information systems
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide compassionate care
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety standards
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy

Experience

• Six (6) months of acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience in outpatient lab setting preferred.
• Certain facilities may require prior laboratory experience based on operational needs, staffing models, or complexity of services provided.